Primary cutaneous peripheral T-cell lymphoma, unspecified with an indolent clinical course: a distinct peripheral T-cell lymphoma?

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2010 Dec;35(8):892-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2010.03849.x.

Abstract

Primary cutaneous peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTL), unspecified, are rare lymphomas, with a poor prognosis. They grow and disseminate rapidly, leading to widespread disease. We report a case of PTL, unspecified occurring on the nose. Despite its aggressive histology, this tumour behaved indolently. It is remarkably similar, clinically and histologically, to four recently described cases that occurred on the ear.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous / pathology*
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous / radiotherapy
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral / pathology*
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral / radiotherapy
  • Nose Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Nose Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal / methods
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / radiotherapy